Events at MetLife Stadium

MetLife Stadium, New York / New Jersey

MetLife Stadium is the home of the 2026 FIFA World Cup final, hosting the tournament's showpiece event on 19 July 2026. One of the most iconic sports venues in North America, it has welcomed some of the world's biggest sporting events, music artists and entertainment spectacles, and in 2026 it takes centre stage as the host of football's greatest occasion.

Stadium Overview

 MetLife Stadium opened in 2010 in East Rutherford, New Jersey, located ten miles west of Manhattan in the New Jersey Meadowlands. It has a capacity of 82,500, making it the largest venue at the 2026 World Cup. The stadium is the permanent shared home of two NFL franchises; the New York Giants and the New York Jets. It was built at a cost of $1.6 billion and remains one of the most expensive sports stadiums ever constructed.

About MetLife Stadium Tickets

MetLife Stadium hosts eight World Cup matches in 2026, including group stage games featuring Brazil, France, Germany and England four of the tournament's most globally supported nations. The final on 19 July is the most sought after ticket in world sport. Beyond the World Cup, the stadium regularly hosts NFL playoff games, WrestleMania, college football bowl games, international football friendlies and residency tours from artists including Taylor Swift and Beyoncé. Fans will find over 110 food and drink concession points across the concourses, premium club lounges, multiple suite levels and an extensive accessible viewing infrastructure throughout the venue.

Seating Guide

The stadium bowl wraps continuously around the pitch with no running track, placing fans close to the action across all levels. The lower tier provides the most intense matchday atmosphere and the closest views of the pitch, while the club level offers a premium experience with dedicated lounges and wide padded seating. The upper tier provides excellent elevated sightlines across the full pitch and is particularly popular with value conscious fans. Family friendly sections are available in designated areas of the lower bowl, with additional accessibility seating and companion spaces distributed throughout all levels.